US Defense Secretary Faces Scrutiny Over Shared Yemen Strike Plans

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is under scrutiny after reportedly sharing highly sensitive details of planned US airstrikes on Yemen with a private Signal chat group that included his wife, brother, and personal lawyer. This second chat, created by Hegseth and accessed via his personal phone, contained information similar to what was mistakenly revealed in another Signal group that included a journalist, leading to a prior leak scandal. The revelations have raised concerns about the secretary’s judgment and his use of unclassified channels for discussing military plans, prompting criticism from both political opponents and former Pentagon officials. Hegseth's wife, a former Fox News producer, has also faced criticism for attending sensitive meetings with foreign military officials despite not having an official government role. The Pentagon and White House have not commented on the latest reports, while a probe into the leaks is ongoing. Calls for Hegseth's dismissal have intensified, with Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer arguing that such behavior puts lives at risk.